Michael Fincke
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Summary
Michael Fincke was born on March 14, 1967[1], in Pittsburgh[2]. He has worked as an air force officer[3], astronaut[4], planetary geologist[5], test pilot[6], and airman[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,659 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Position held: ISS Expedition commander[10]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[11], Lunar and Planetary Institute[12]
- Educated at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology[13], U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[14], Sewickley Academy[15], El Camino College[16], University of Houston–Clear Lake[17]
- Award received: Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[18], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[19], Commendation Medal[20], Meritorious Service Medal[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[23]
- Part of: NASA Astronaut Group 16[24]
- Commons category: Michael Fincke[25]
- Family name: Fink[26]
- Given name: Michael[27]
- Significant event: extra-vehicular activity[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Edward Michael Fincke[30]
- Time in space: 789,604 minutes[31]
- Member of the crew of: Soyuz TMA-4[32], Expedition 9[33], Soyuz TMA-13[34], Expedition 18[35], STS-134[36], SpaceX Crew-11[37], Expedition 73[38], Expedition 74[39]
- Social media followers: 38,525[40], 34,886[41], 39,739[42], 39,318[43]
Why It Matters
Michael Fincke has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Michael Fincke born?
Michael Fincke was born in Pittsburgh[2].
What did Michael Fincke do for work?
Michael Fincke worked as an air force officer[3], astronaut[4], planetary geologist[5], test pilot[6], and airman[7].
Where did Michael Fincke go to school?
Michael Fincke was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[13], U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[14], Sewickley Academy[15], and El Camino College[16].
What awards did Michael Fincke receive?
Honors received include Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[18], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[19], Commendation Medal[20], and Meritorious Service Medal[21].